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ISC8 Hires Industry Experts From McAfee, Cisco and Equifax / Cybersecurity Veterans Will Advance the Company's Expansion of Its Global Cybersecurity and Big Data Initiatives

COSTA MESA, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 05/21/13 -- ISC8 Inc. (OTCBB: ISCI) ("ISC8" or the "Company"), a provider of intelligent cybersecurity solutions, has named three new executives; Scott Millis as ...

Home Depot Q1 Profit Rises; Lifts FY13 Outlook

COBB COUNTY (dpa-AFX) - Home Depot, Inc. (HD) reported that its first-quarter of fiscal 2013 net earnings rose to $1.226 billion, or $0.83 per share, from $1.035 billion or $0.68 per share, in the...

Amerikanische Häuslebauer stützen Baumarktkette Home Depot - Prognose angehoben

Die amerikanischen Häuslebauer sorgen bei der US-Baumarktkette Home Depot weiter für Schwung. Für das Geschäftsjahr erwartet die Kette nun mit 3,52 US-Dollar ein Sechstel mehr Gewinn je Aktie als ...

Novo buys Norway's Xellia for $700 million

Novo buys Norway's Xellia for $700 million

Early-life exposure to traffic-related air pollution associated with higher hyperactivity

Early-life exposure to traffic-related air pollution was significantly associated with higher hyperactivity scores at age 7, according to new research from the University of Cincinnati (UC) and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

Traffic-related pollutants exacerbate asthma in pregnant women

Air pollutants from traffic are associated with increased asthma severity levels in pregnant asthmatic women, according to a new study.

The Home Depot Announces First Quarter Results; Raises Fiscal Year 2013 Guidance

ATLANTA, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today reported sales of $19.1 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2013, a 7.4 percent incr...

Exposure to air pollution during prenatal period is associated with increased risk of respiratory infection in children

Living near a major roadway during the prenatal period is associated with an increased risk of respiratory infection developing in children by the age of 3, according to a new study from researchers in Boston.

Actavis acquires Warner Chilcott in $8.5 billion deal

Actavis acquires Warner Chilcott in $8.5 billion deal

Actavis buys Warner Chilcott in $8.5 billion deal

Actavis buys Warner Chilcott in $8.5 billion deal

NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen A/S: H. Lundbeck A/S - admittance to trading and official listing of new shares due to exercise of warrants

The share capital of H. Lundbeck A/S has been increased. The admittance to trading and official listing will take effect on 22 May 2013 in the ISIN below. We refer to the announcements published by...

COPD patients are more oliley to suffre from depression

Patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) typically suffer from depression more frequently than those without COPD, resulting in higher levels of disability and illness and increasing the overall healthcare burden for the C...

STADA Arzneimittel AG: Neues 13-Wochenhoch (34.23 Euro, Long)

Unsere Produkte: Wave-XXL-Call DX4Z2ZWave-XXL-Put DX5QT9STADA Arzneimittel AG (WKN: 725180)Signal vom 21.05.2013 11:44:29 bei 34.23 EuroNeues 13-WochenhochFür spekulativ orientierte Anleger, die vo...

STADA Arzneimittel AG: Neues 26-Wochenhoch (34.23 Euro, Long)

Unsere Produkte: Wave-XXL-Call DX4Z2ZWave-XXL-Put DX5QT9STADA Arzneimittel AG (WKN: 725180)Signal vom 21.05.2013 11:44:29 bei 34.23 EuroNeues 26-WochenhochFür spekulativ orientierte Anleger, die vo...

STADA Arzneimittel AG: Neues 52-Wochenhoch (34.23 Euro, Long)

Unsere Produkte: Wave-XXL-Call DX4Z2ZWave-XXL-Put DX5QT9STADA Arzneimittel AG (WKN: 725180)Signal vom 21.05.2013 11:44:29 bei 34.23 EuroNeues 52-WochenhochFür spekulativ orientierte Anleger, die vo...

Lack of sleep in young drivers increases risk for motor vehicle crashes

A study by Alexandra L. C. Martiniuk, M.Sc, Ph.D., of The George Institute for Global Health, Sydney, Australia, and colleagues suggests less sleep per night is associated with a significant increase in the risk for motor vehicle crashes for young dr...

Study: Use of bronchodilators linked with increased risks of cardiovascular events

A study of older patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) suggests that new use of the long-acting bronchodilators β-agonists and anticholinergics was associated with similar increased risks of cardiovascular events, according to a...

Study: Air and noise pollution may increase risk of cardiovascular disease

Both fine-particle air pollution and noise pollution may increase a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to German researchers who have conducted a large population study, in which both factors were considered simultaneously.

Women are less likely than men to receive care in trauma center after severe injury

Women are less likely than men to receive care in a trauma center after severe injury, according to a new study of almost 100,000 Canadian patients.

Royalty Pharma ups bid for Elan to $12.50 a share

ot on the heels of Ireland-based drugmaker Elan Corp's (NYSE: ELN) own acquisition plans (it is to buy AOP Orphan and Newbridge Pharma and royalty deal with Theravance; The Pharma Letters May 20 and 13), private equity firm Royalty Pharma is continui...

Newly discovered immune protein has potential to stop or reverse type 1 diabetes

Melbourne researchers have identified an immune protein that has the potential to stop or reverse the development of type 1 diabetes in its early stages, before insulin-producing cells have been destroyed.

OSA patients have greater risk of mortality, say researchers

Many studies have shown that men and women who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) - a disorder that causes breathing to halt intermittently during sleep - have a higher mortality rate than those who do not have the disorder.

Pfizer discontinues late-stage inotuzumab ozogamicin study in NHL due to futility

Global pharma behemoth Pfizer says it is discontinuing a Phase III randomized, open-label, two-arm study (B1931008) evaluating the safety and efficacy of the investigational drug inotuzumab ozogamicin in patients with relapsed or refractory CD22+ agg...

Asthma is a potential risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin have identified a potential new risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea: asthma.

Research: Frequency of candy consumption is not associated with adverse health risks

At a time when the spotlight is focused on obesity more than ever, new research suggests that frequency of candy consumption is not associated with weight or certain adverse health risks.